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National Weather Service – Dangerous Mountain Travel Conditions In The Sierra Nevada Range
Dangerous mountain travel conditions in the Sierra Nevada range are forecast through this weekend, leading to treacherous journeys and hazardous whiteout conditions. With blowing winds and heavy snow likely to affect roads, highways, and mountain passes throughout the…
— Travel Research Online
Why Singapore Isn't Imposing New Travel Rules On Visitors From China
Singapore’s Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung told Parliament Monday that the government is not imposing new restrictions on travelers from China because limited flight capacity, combined with its current border policies, have resulted in few imported cases — and even…
— CNBC
The Best Of South America For Every Travel Personality Type
Who doesn’t want to discover the very best of South America at some point in life? This continent is a place hot on travel lists around the world. Whether attending Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil or hiking Machu Picchu, there is something spectacular for everyone. Black…
— Travel Noire
Tours and Activities
North Carolina Aviation Museum Renamed For 'Sully'
When the Carolinas Aviation Museum located in North Carolina unveils its transformation in late 2023, it will officially have a new name: the Sullenberger Aviation Museum. Named after Capt. Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger, the new title salutes the pilot and the entire crew who…
— Lonely Planet
So Long, Splash Mountain. Hello, Tiana's Palace. Disney Doubles Down On 'The Princess And The Frog'
Disney is going all in on Princess Tiana's story for fans of "The Princess and the Frog." Not only will Tiana’s Bayou Adventure replace Splash Mountain at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World next year, but days ahead of Splash Mountain's Jan. 23 closure at Disney World…
— USA Today
Museums And Parks Add New Shades With Color-Blindness Glasses
As an employee at Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, Brad Ingles frequently gazed at “Blue Ribbon Fruit,” an artwork that seemingly incorporates all the colors in the produce department. But one winter day, he experienced the piece as never before. “I had looked at…
— The Washington Post
Cruise
Viking Releases Details On 2024-2025 World Cruises
Viking Cruises has just announced its 2024-2025 World Cruise itineraries. The brand-new Viking World Voyage I itinerary sails aboard the Viking Sky around the world in 180 days and visits 85 ports in 37 countries with 13 overnight stays. If you are looking to cross some…
— Porthole Cruise & Travel News
Top 4 Foodie Cruise Trips Accompanied By World-Renowned Chefs For 2023
For the epicurean traveller, Tripsmiths offer to tantalise your taste buds on these chef-accompanied trips. Indulge in various gastronomic experiences, staying on stylish ships that meander through idyllic surroundings from gorgeous European waterways, whilst world…
— Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
Transportation
4 Top Tips for Air Travel as a Wheelchair User
In September of 2022, 1.54 wheelchairs out of 100 were mishandled by airlines reporting to the Department of Transportation (DOT). Allegiant Air had the lowest incidence of difficulty, while Spirit Airlines had the most reports from over 5% of wheelchair-user passengers. It’s…
— Fodor's Travel
Inside the Brand New Terminal A Building at Newark Liberty International Airport
It’s the dawn of a new age at Newark Liberty International Airport, as the new $2.7 billion Terminal A opened its doors to passengers on Thursday, following multiple delays. The dimly lit seating areas with limited food options and facilities—to the point that portable toilets had…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Do Airplane Evacuation Tests Need To Change? The New Bill Promising To Make Flying Safer For All Passengers
I don’t know about you, but as a frequent flyer, I’ve become a bit jaded about the chirpy plane safety spiel we get when the aircraft takes off. However, I need to shake off my ennui and pay attention because the current Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) evacuation procedures…
— Travel Awaits
Lodging
Wildflower Farms Offers a High-End Escape for Nature-Starved New Yorkers—Here’s What It’s Like
New Yorkers have been migrating north in the summer to avoid the city’s brutal heat for decades. In the early 20th century, the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, and other titans of industry built spectacular vacation homes known as Adirondack Great Camps in the remote wilderness…
— AFAR
14 Most Budget-Friendly Hotel Chains In The U.S.
A trip is never complete with only a plane ticket and hotel reservation in hand. Like any other type of travel, one will want to stay within the budget. Luckily, a traveler has plenty of affordable options out there. Traveling abroad, one may be surprised by just how cheap some…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Croatia's Euro Changeover Has Made Good Progress in Its Initial Phase
A survey carried out by the Commission of the European Union has found that Croatia’s euro changeover has registered good progress in its initial phase. Croatia joined the Eurozone on January 1, 2023, and since then the country has been using the euro as its official currency…
— Schengen Visa Info
Tourism Tax, Covid-19 Rules And Visa Policies: Everything You Need To Know About Visiting Thailand Now
Thailand is truly a magical-feeling destination. Bustling Bangkok offers gold-covered temples and fascinating cultural sites while the country's gorgeous islands and beautiful beaches have some of the most luxe resorts in the world. The jungle-filled northern province beckons…
— The Points Guy
Today in History
Wyatt Earp Dies
An icon of the American West, Wyatt Earp was born on March 19, 1848. His tumultuous life included stints as a saloon keeper, a farmer, a law enforcement officer, a boxing referee, and a gold miner. Along with his…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Crystal River Cruises Reincarnated? Riverside Acquires Rest Of Crystal Fleet
We wond ered when it would happen: When would a savvy river cruise company pick up the rest of Crystal River Cruises fleet. Nearly a year after Crystal went bankrupt, Riverside Luxury Cruises acquired the double-width Crystal Mozart. That left four recently Crystal-built river cruisers with an uncertain fate. We worried that with companies recovering from the pandemic no one would be flush enough with cash to purchase these spectacular ships.
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
IC or Employee? Travel Advisors Choose the Best Route to Success
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday January 13, 2023
The new s about possible stricter requirements for independent contractors got me talking to travel advisors and agency owners about the relative advantages of being—and hiring—an IC vs. an employee. And in the end, it seems, there is no right answer. The road to happiness follows the twists and turns of each individual’s definition of success. Many have changed from one side to the other—and how they arrive at their decisions offers up some interesting insights for those considering a shift.
— Travel Research Online
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